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Preferred Networks
AI · Tokyo, Japan · Founded 2014
Vertically integrated AI hardware and software solutions MoreLess
Preferred Networks (PFN) is Japan's premier AI company, renowned for its vertically integrated approach to deep learning and high-performance computing. Founded in 2014 by world-class computer scientists Toru Nishikawa and Daisuke Okanohara, the firm develops a full-stack ecosystem ranging from proprietary AI processors (MN-Core) to large-scale foundation models (PLaMo). PFN’s core mission is to bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds, optimizing complex industrial processes through advanced simulation and autonomous systems.
The company distinguishes itself through its custom supercomputing infrastructure, which consistently ranks among the world’s most energy-efficient. This hardware-software synergy enables breakthrough solutions such as Matlantis™ for atomistic material discovery and PlantPilot™ for industrial automation. By partnering with global leaders like Toyota and FANUC, PFN serves as a strategic cornerstone for NIF Security of Critical Technologies and NIF Awareness and Decision Making, ensuring Japan’s leadership in the global AI race through sustainable, high-precision, and hardware-optimized intelligence. Keywords: deep learning, artificial intelligence, AI processors, supercomputing, edge computing, generative AI, machine learning, robotics, factory automation, autonomous driving, healthcare AI, materials discovery, Chainer, MN-Core, PLaMo, Matlantis, vertical integration, AI solutions, atomistic simulation, large language models
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Patent intelligence
$54M patent portfolio · 171 active families
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